davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-09-03
Statistics of Oil Wells.

Statistics show that $4,000 wells
have been drilled in Pennsylvania
and New York since the discovery
of petroleum, at cost of 5000, 000,-
600. These wells have produced
3l0,000,000 barrels of oil, which were
sold at the wells for 100000, 900.
This represented profit to the pro
ducer of $500, 100000 The amount
of oil exported is placed at 6,231 103,-
923 gallons. In the pool in Washing
ton county alone S3,2O0,000 has been
expended in machinery and drilling.
This does not include the many mil
lions that are represented there in the
natural gas industry. Independent
of the oil business there is about
S50,000,000 invested in natural gas
plants in Pennsylvania These are
majestic figures, and serve to show
the magnitude of the oil and gas bus
mess. -OH city Derrick.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-09-03
Facts About New York.

There are fifteen cemeteries near
New York city.
There are eleven District Courts in
the metropolis.
Two hundred and thirty-fve rail-
road companies have Offices here.
The Hebrew residents of this city
worship in thirty-two synagogues.
The colored population of the city
have six churches in which to wor-
ship.
There are twenty four colleges and
theological seminaries in New York.
The Commissioners of Charities and
Correction have ten hospitals under
their care.
There are forty-three life and eleven
marine insurance companies on Man.
haitian Island.
Seventy-seven fire insurance COM
panies offer opportunities to guard
against loss of local confiagration.
The General Postoffice is open at
all hours except on Sundays when it
is open only between 8 and IL A. NJ.
There are thirty five precinct
station houses, with several SUBJ
stations, for the reception of the city's
wrong-doers.
Medical institutions, colleges and
societies, to the number of twenty
five, abound in this city, and there
are forty.six dispensaries.
The local mail is collected twelve
times day, and is distributed eight
times. On Sundays three collections
and no deliveries are made.
1t is dangerous to carry big sums
of money around in New York, and
there are fortv-nine national and
twenty-five savings banks in the city
that will care for it.-Ne,O York Sun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-09-03
Doing Injustice to the Hen,

This little story Major Ben Butter,
worth had from worthy Scot: 81
visited our agricultural fair" said
he, land | was disappointed to find
that the premiums offered for the
best horses were so large as compared
with the poultry premiums. Well,
l was called on for a speech, and l
took advantage of it to call attention
to the matter. | said: Gentleman,
1t seems to me that your committee
has made a mistake and done an act
of injustice to the hen. The horse is
a noble animal and is worthy Of any
encouragement you feel able to give
him in the way of premium. But,
gentleman, you ought not to forget
that our exports of the products of
the hen-eggs- in value the
exports of horses. Besides, gentle
men, your horses. once exported, are
gone. Not so with the hen. She
remains at home and keeps right on
doing business at the sameold stand.'
Well, you know, that speech made
such an impression that the commit
determined to give the hen a better
show hereafter" -NeW York TI'i6-
u3le.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-09-03
A Uhild's Tears.

Once when a child was ill unto
death its mother kneeled and prayed
to Heaven that its life might be
spared. AS she prayed and wept an
angel softly took its place beside her
and whispered:
Heaven has sent me in answer to
your prayer. Here is the mirror of
life; watch we'll and tell me what
you see."
And then as the mother wiped
away her tears and held the mirror
before her the angel asked:
what is the picture ?"
ut is that of a fair-faced boy OF
ten."
"Are there tears in his eyes ?"
"There are no tears"
"Then the angels of Heaven are
weeping for him. Look again and
tell me what you see."
"This time it is youth of fifteen.
1t is the same boy as before. but older
grown. and the face is not so gentle"
"Are there tears in his eyes ?"
"There are no tears"
"Then there is sadness among the
angels in Heaven. When human
eyes are dry of tears the heart is full
of evil"
Then the mother looked again, and
when the angel asked what she saw
she answered:
"One just coming to mans estate.
1t is the same face as before, but it is
In the darkness, and l see lines of
evil"
Look closer and tell me if you see
tears"
"There are no tears"
"Then there is grief in Heaven, and
heart-aches on earth. He who never
weeps has gone far wrong, Look
again and tell me what you see."
"This time it is a man in convict's
gsrb, and his evil look appallS my
heart"
"Are there no tears in his eyes?"
"There are no tears"
"Then the angels of Heaven weep.
Without tears there can be no repent
ance. l charge you to look once
more"
"This time it is one lying dead in
fhe darkness watchers-no one to
weep-nothing but the gloom of night
around him."
"And are there tears upon the face
Of the dead"
"Thefesare.no tears"
"Then, alas it is another soul con-
signed to everlasting darkness Turn
the glass and look for the last time.
What do you behold ?"
"a child-my child-upon its bed
of sickness. Oh! Angel of Mercy.
pray thee to spare its sweet young
life ~
Are there tears?"
"Aye there are tears ~
"Then 1 shall kiss them away and
the angels of Heaven shall rejoice as
] bear the innocent spirit within the
golden gates, "-DetroH Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-09-03

Ibid you get the details of the
scandal divorce case ." asked the city
editor of the new reporter. II heard
the trial but have not written it up"
"Why not ?" "The details are too
vile for publication" "Young man,
you have missed your calling. Start
out your article by making that
statement in the words you've just
used, and then give the racy and sem
sational part of the case. The public
will think they are the cleanest
things in it,"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-09-03

He was being examined as to his
sanity before a Jury, and a great deal
of evidence had been introduced
without proving that his mind was
out of repair. Finally his sister was
called upon for her testimony and was
asked "Do you believe your broth
or to be insane?" Eyes; l know he
is insane" "What proof do you of
fer ?' "Best in the world" LET
us hear it," "Why, just yesterday l
heard him tell his wife that she must
really get couple of new dresses and
bOnnets and not to think of the ex-
pence" An application for his adj
mittance to the asylum was made at
once.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-09-03
Their Business Booming.

Pro oably no one thing has caused such o
general revival of trade at D. T. E. Casteel's
Drug Store as their giving away to their Gus
toners of SO many free trial bottles of Dr.
Their trade is simply enormous in ais very
valuable article from the fact that it always
cures and never disappoints. Coughs, Colds;
Asthma, Bronchitis, Group, andall throat ana
lung diseases quickly cured. You can test
it before buying by getting a trial bottle free,
large size 81. Every bottle warranted.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-09-03

The editor wrote: "One thousand
women in Iowa own and manage
FARMS" and the preverse types made
him declare that zone thousand wo-
men in Iowa own and manage farm
ers." And the funny part of this
story is that the paragraph printed is
as true as the paragraph written.-
Boston Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-09-03
Brace Up,

You are feeling depressed yourappetite is
poor, you are bothered with Hesdache, you
are fdgetty, nervous, and generally out OF
sorts, and want to brace up. Bnce up, but
not with stimulants, spring medicines, or
bitters, which have for their basis very cheap,
bad whisky, and which stimulate you for an
hour. and then leave you in worse condition
than before. What you want isan Alternative
that will purify your blood, staff healthy ac-
ton of Liver and Kidneys, restore your vital
ity, and give renewed health and strength.
such a medicine you will find in Electric
Bitters, and only 50 cents a bottle at d. L, Il.
CaSteel's Drug Store.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-09-03
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin EruptionS, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. Its
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded Price % cents per box.
For sale by ID. 7. Il. CAsTEEL.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-09-03
NOTICE.

All persons are warned against cutting
down any of the timber on my land on the
Hooppole Road, adjoining the land of Bowie
Johnson, about three miles from Deer Park
and six miles from Oakland. The penalty
for cutting down timber in Garrett county,
Md, without permission of the owner of the
land, is the same, under the Act of 1880, CHI.
26l, as for feloniously stealing goods or chat
tells to the value ofthe tree or trees so cut
down.
THEOS. B. HORWITZ.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-09-03

Good temper, like summer day,
sheds brightness over everything.
1t is the sweetener of toll and the
soother of disquietude,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-09-03
fNSOLVENT'S NOTICE.

Thomas ]. Moreland, !
VS.. No. So InSOlVentS.
His Creditors.
ORDERED, This twenty-seventh day
" April, 1857, that the Fifth day of July
next, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. is hereby fixed as
the time at which Thomas j. Moreland in
Court for Garrett county, to answer such in
terregatories or allegations as his Creditors,
endorsers or suretieS may propose or allege
against him, and that Edward II. Sincell,
Permanent trustee. for the benefit of the
Creditors ofthe said petitioner shall PRIOR to
the said fifth day of July next, give at least
forty days notice of the day so fixed and of
the purport of this order by publication in
some newspaper printed in the town of Oak
land.
w. H. TOWER,
Clerk Circuit Court for Garrett county.
True cUpy-Test:
30 St W. II. TOWER, Clerk.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-09-03

Gratitude is the virtue most defied
and most deserted. 1t is the ornament
of rhetoric and the libel of practical
life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-09-03
BLACKSMITHING.

am prepared to do all kinds of blacksmith
ing. Farmers work Il speciality. Prices as
low as can be had for first class work. Shop
near Browning House."
ft24 DAVID LITTLE.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-09-03

A cure for diseases of Stomach, Kidneys
and Liver; great Nerve Tonic and Blood
Purifier, pleasant to the taste, prompt in ac-
ton, certain in results, and safe and reliable
in all forms of disease. Sold ut A. G.. Sturgss'
Drug Store and storekeepers everywhere.
Price soc
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-09-03
WARNING TO TREsPAssERs.

This is to give notice that the Trustees Of
the odd Fellows Cemetery will prosecute to
the full extent of the law all trespassers, and
turb anything within said Enclosure.
By order
1913 TRUSTEES.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-09-03
Should be in Eyerv Home!

No poisonous sediment in Rogers Worm
syrup. Sold by A. G.. Sturgiss ana all store
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-09-03
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Are You Troubled With a Cough?
Pleasant, Safe and Sure

Ifso, try Rogers Specific Cough Cure, sold
at A. q. Sturgiss' Drug Store, and in general
st pres everywhere.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-09-03
Estate of inn. II. T0Wer, Deed.

THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE-That the sub
i Scriber, of Garrett county, Md. hath
obtained from the Orphans Court of Garrett
county, in Maryland, Letters Of Administra-
ton on the personal estate of
VIM. II. TOWER,
late of Garrett Co., Nd, deceased. All persons
having claims against the DECEASED are here
by warned to exhibit the same with the vou-
chers thereof legally authenticated to the
subscriber, on or before the 26th day of Jan
uary next; they may otherwise by law
be excluded from all benefit of said estate
Given under my hand this 26th day OF
July, 1887.
e. u. TOWER,
73O3t Oakland, Md.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-09-03
Appetine.

One bottle, at least, of Rogers Specific Lin
iment. Sold by A. G. Sturgiss and country
storek eepers.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-09-03

I 303t
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-01-26
A Wait From Italy.

There is suggestion to American
ladies who wear bird plumage for per-
sonal adornment in the following sto-
ny from over tbs sea: !.
The Marquis Cantino, says an Ital-
ian paper, recently fell in love with a
young English millionaire, Miss Ada
Rutland, and arrangements were made
for the marriage Of the pair on De-
cember 10. The day came, the guests
were all gathered, the clergyman was
ready. All at once the bride appear
ed. A thrill OF excitement, mingled
with admiration, ran through the
party. The white dress worn by the
lady was seen to be decorated bv gar
lands of white doves too numerous to
be counted. The face of the marquis
darkened as he asked: '.Where did
you get these?" !!
"Oh," was the quick respor SO, ST
hit upon this splendid idea myself
and gave instructions to the farmers
on my English estates months ago to
catch all the doves they could and
send then to me-" "And you sup
pose, coldly said the marquis, "that
l can take you to my arms with that
murderer's dress about you? Never!
! despise you'll" Thus speaking the
Mortified bridegroom darted from the
room and took the next train to Paris.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-01-26
Curiosities Of Surgery.

In the Boston Medical and Surgical
Journal, a few months age, DR.. South
er, Of Worcester, told Of young man
who brought to him severed part OF
his little finger, wrapped upin his hand
kerchief. The doctor adjusted the
piece,-it was three-quarters of an
inch in length, and, much to his sur
prise, the parts grew together, and the
circulation was renewed.
More recently surgeon of Burdett,
New York, has given a still more sig
nal case.
He was called to boy, three of
whose fingers had been cut off by an
axe. It was three or four hours be-
fore he reached the boy. The fingers
were cut clean off from the middle
joint of the first finger to the root Of
the nail of the third. While dressing
them, the grandmother brought In the
fingers, which she had just found in the
snow.
Against his own convictions, he con-
sented to try to save them. He suc-
ceeded, and saved all except about
one-half the joint OF the first finger, IN
which the blood failed to circulate.
The boy regained the free use Of the
severed fingers.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-01-26
Counting in Bank Notes.

The bank note has any number Of
enemies. These conspire to shorten
it's average life of three years some
times to less than as many weeks.
Bad habits are fatal to it. If it starts
out on q tour OF the drinking places
and falls into low company the chances
are a dozen to one that it will turn
up at the redemption agency in a few
days, a ragged and disreputable vaga-
bond, to be chewed up and made into
papiermache frogs, turtles, ETC., for
paper weights. The bloody fingers of
a butcher and dirty pockets into
which the bills are stuffed, wadded up.
IN every way, are not especially friend
~ to the life Of the bill, and fire and
water claim many OF them for their
victims in a year.
The charred and blackened remains
OF many thousand notes appear at
the treasury department. every month.
They come in singly, in half,dozens,
and sometimes in great packages,
charred through and through. Allthe
burned bills go into the hands of one
lady in the ccmptroller's office, whose
duty it is to identify them before they
can be redeemed. If the notes are
stuck together in a crisp, black mass,
she first separates them, one at a
time, with a knife made with the thin
nest possible blade for the purpose.
The remains Of each note is then laid
upon glass slab and very closely
scrutinized through a magnifying-
glass. The lady is familiar with the
minute peculiarities OF the issue OF
notes by the various banks and it
rarely occurs that some clew to the
identity OF the note is not discovered.
Notes which are mutilated go to
the redemption agency, which owes
its origin to Gen. Spinner. Here
about 16O, 100000 notes on an aver.
age are handled five times each in q
year, the largest numbers coming in
january and June. An expert can
handle about ten thousand notes in
day. When the notes are received
they have to be counted in" The
"counter-in" mustgo over them twice,
and If any mistake is made or any
counterfeit passed the loss is deduct
ed from the salary of the one making
the error. The counter IS handed a
bunch of from 5000 to $1,000 notes,
~ "AiSAA U ACCCAPO 10 SlVCu, dllO II,
when they are counted back" the
two counts agree, credit is given for
them. Each package bears the name
OF the counter and the amount which
it contains.
When the notes are thus counted
they go to the "sorters," where those
in good condition are separated from
those that are badly delapidated.
Next they are arranged according to
denomination and then distributed
into banks OF issue After this they
are grouped into denominations, the
head of the bank putting them out,
and are finally counted out" The
''counter-out" must handle the notes
three time. The responsibility of the
..counter-in" is much greater than
that of the "counter-out." The
s'counter-in' must bear in mind con-
stantly the name OF every bank whose
notes have been counterfeited. The
greater part of the work in this de-
partment is done by women, and the
degree of experiences displayed is little
short of marvellous.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-01-26

been to AL Blodgett's saloon during
the last few days. But he knew very
well that this was because we were
temporarily indisposed, having gone
to Tombstone few days ago and re-
newed some acquaintance. We are
all right now, however, and when the
galoot OF the Paralyzer turns in his
toes it will give US great pleasure to.
say that his memory will be most
cherished by those who knew HIM
least. Arizona Howler.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-01-26

dsh commissIon anu 60 ascertain why ii
ought not to be abolished; also to make sim
liar examinations into all other offices and
ascertain # there are any in ex istence which
ought to be abolished Theisenate then went
into committee OF the whole on general or
ders, Mr. Clough in the chair. The follow
ing bills were taken up and recommended to
pass:
Mr. Hoard, to establish farmers Institutes
Mr. johnson, relating to chatrei mortgages: sub
jurors: Mr. Keller. relating to private banks do
ing business under corporate names; Mr.. Ed
wards, relating to tishways. Mr. Durant's bills
relating to legal holidays and to wearing G. a. r.
badges were laid over, as the senator was not
present.
The president pointed Goodrich, scheffer,
Johnson T., Smith and Nelson special conf
mittee to consider Mr. Goodrich's womans
suffrage bill. The report of the commission
to locate the third insane asylum was re-
ceived and ordered printed.
HOUSE.
Avery large number OF local bills were
introduced and the following passed:
MIR. Green-To authorize the raising of Crystal
and Lilly lakes in Blue Earth county.
Mr.. Hetsler-Authorizing the county commits
sioners of stearns county to appropriate certain
moneys.
Mr. Costello To leealize bond issue by town
Mr.. Dickman To establish school district in
Wabasha county.
Mr.. Knox-To amend an act incorporating the
town of Wadena
MI. Mattson-To authorize the town of Brock
enridge to issue bonds.
Mr.. Van der Velde-To amend the charter Of
the city of Anoka.
The committee on judiciary reported:
On the bill fixing the time of the commence
ment OF actions; a substitute reported back. fix
ing time at ten years, and recommended to pass
Committee on military affairs:
The bill to- prevent unlawful wearing of Crane
Army badges reported back with slight amend
ments and recommended to pass.
Committee on judiciary:
The memorial to congress to extend the arrear:
act recommended to pass. The bill relating tt
the taking of dispositions out of the state recon
mended to pass. The bill to legalize certificates
ETC., in connection with mortgage foreclosures
amended and recommended to pass. The bill tt
amend the penal code in regard to injury to rea
or personal property, amended and recon-
mended to pass.
Committee on education:
The bill relating to compulsory education O.
children recommended to pass.
Soldiers home committee:
The memorial asking congress to detiicat,
Fort Ripley TO the state for soldiers hom
passed. The other soldier bill as reported IL
yesterdays PIONEER PRESS were presented.
The motion of Mr.. Hendrickson that com
mittee of three be appointed on woman
suffrage carried. The Donnelly resolution
for the payment of the postage expenses O.
the members, after debate, was indefinitely
postponed.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-01-26
our of Bibles.
Il want a bible. . said a tai

4 want bible. = said tall, gaunt
woman, stepping into bookstore on
Woodward avenue.
Do you wish the revised edition?"
inquired the clerk c,villy.
Il amt pertikeler. 1 jes' want one
in the house so I'll have safe place to
keep my specs in. A family bible that
won't never be meddled with is the
kind. l reckon 2
She got it. Detroit Free Press.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-01-26
Choosing a Senator.

In joint assembly at noon YESTERDAY the
legislature of Minnesota formally ended the
election OF Cushman K. Davis as q United
States senator. Long before noon the house.
where the joint session was held, was
crowded with spectators a large number of
ladies being among them just at noon the
business of the house was ended, and the
members rose to receive the senate rs it
marched in, led by Lieut. Gov Rice, There
was much confusion during the process of
seating them and Of arranging chairs, a
rustic of dresses and nervous motion Of feet
all indicating expectancy. When order was
resumed the speaker called on the clerk to
read the journals of the houses, wherein was
recorded their action on the senatorial
election on Tuesday. The result was an
nounced as 1O3 for Mr.. Davis and AZ divided
between NJ Doran and Ara Barton. The
speaker then said:
From the records of the senate and house Of
representatives it appears that on Tuesday, AN
49, 1887, that being the second Tuesday after
the meeting and organization of the legislature
OF this state each house voting openly and sep
asately, proceeded to elect senator to represent
United States for the term of six years, and it
further appears that Cushlnan K Davis did re-
ce,ve majority OF all the votes cast in each
house. majority OF all it's members being pres
snt, and voting by a viva vcce vote I, there
lore, declare Cushman K. Davis to have been
duly elected a member Of the senate of the
United States for the full term of six years from
and after the 4th day OF March, 1887.
When the speaker had finished the brilliant
assemb!age made up of the famous political
leaders Of the state, and set off by the pres
ence of society leaders as prominent as mes
DANES NJ erriam and Cross and the families
Of many of the membefs broke out into loud
applause. Coy McGill claDped his hands
heartily, while Senator Ward chuckled until
he shaos. The Gilman and Mcmillan fac
7ioas tnew no nnore) We're just as hearty as
', lrst i'll giving this unstinted testimonial
" w,ntrd to applaud at this
Juncture and were permitted to. The
speaker appointed MessrR Edwards, Bjorge
and Warren committee to call on M.
DAVIS and escort him to the house. In a
few moments they returned with him. and
as they walked up the center aisle, there was
much clapping Of handa Mr. Buffum In
trodnced him 70 the speaker. and the latter
in time presented him "a the Joint aeuam.